A Better Fit for Older Beginners? Inside the Chord First Piano Method
If you’ve ever taught a teen or adult beginner and thought, I wish there were another option besides putting them straight into a traditional beginner method, this one is for you. Over the past couple of years, I’ve spent a lot of time looking at piano methods for older beginners. I’ve compared methods, tried different […]
How to Teach Lead Sheets to Piano Students
Many piano students spend years learning to play exactly what’s written on the page, but real-world musicians often do much more than that. They improvise, accompany singers, play by ear, and create their own arrangements. Lead sheets are a fantastic tool for developing these skills. By combining a simple melody with chord symbols, lead sheets […]
Faber Piano Adventures Grand Level 4 All-in-One Review: What Piano Teachers Need to Know
If you’ve ever wished that the Faber Piano Adventures series had an all-in-one option for intermediate students, your wish has officially come true. This month, Faber released the brand new Piano Adventures Grand Level 4 All-in-One Intermediate Book, combining the Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Performance books into one large volume for upper elementary and early […]
The Ultimate Guide to Piano Method Books (With Core Books & Supplemental)
If you’re teaching piano or learning on your own, choosing the right piano method book series is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. This guide covers every current, available, and popular piano method series: from classic graded courses to modern alternatives and adult-learner focused books. 1. Faber Piano Adventures (Faber & Faber) Core […]
Essential Elements Piano Theory Books for Teens & Adults
If you’ve been searching for the perfect theory book for your older beginner, teen, or adult piano students, let me introduce you to… Essential Elements Piano Theory books authored by Mona Rejino and published by Hal Leonard. I bet you’ve never heard of this theory book series, but it’s a supplemental series of books you’ll […]
Best Christmas Piano Books for Beginners and Intermediate Students
Are you a piano teacher looking for the best Christmas piano books for each one of your piano students–from beginners to intermediate? You’ve landed in the right place! After teaching for over 20 years, here are the Christmas piano books I find myself reordering year after year, arranged by level. These are the books with […]
Combining Piano Methods: WunderKeys® with Piano Skill Set®
WunderKeys® is great! But it’s even better when combined with Piano Skill Set® Writing and Technique books.
Teach Your First Piano Lesson with WunderKeys®
Preparing to teach your first piano lesson with WunderKeys? Here’s a list of what you’ll need for a fun and successful first lesson!
Piano Lesson Plans for New Piano Teachers
Piano lesson plans for new teachers! Step into your first lesson with confidence using my 6-week beginner guide + printable template.
Prepare to Teach Your First Lesson with Faber Piano Adventures
Are you a new teacher getting ready to teach your very first piano lesson? I know it can be overwhelming. You’re not sure what to expect. You’re not sure what to prepare. You’re not sure what materials you’ll need–because you’ve never done this before! This article aims to take care of one piece of the […]
